NCAAB · Final

Kansas State Tops UL Monroe in High-Scoring Affair

Sunday, December 28, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Bramlage Coliseum

Kansas State Wildcats 94, UL Monroe Warhawks 85, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won UL Monroe Warhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Kansas State Wildcats beat UL Monroe Warhawks 94-85 at Bramlage Coliseum on December 28, 2025.

In a thrilling matchup, the Kansas State Wildcats triumphed over the UL Monroe Warhawks with a final score of 94-85 at Bramlage Coliseum. This game showcased the Wildcats' offensive prowess, continuing their recent strong form, while the Warhawks struggled to keep pace despite a spirited effort.

Kansas State entered the game with a home record of 9-4 and had been performing well recently, winning six of their last ten games. They were on a three-game winning streak, averaging 86.5 points scored per game and allowing 78.9 points. Their last five games reflected a solid offensive output, with an average of 86.0 points scored and 72.2 points allowed. The Wildcats' recent victories included impressive wins against the South Dakota Coyotes (106-76) and the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (108-49), demonstrating their ability to dominate at home.

On the other side, UL Monroe came into the contest with a record of 3-11, struggling significantly with only two wins in their last ten games. They faced a tough stretch, losing their last three games and averaging 71.6 points scored while allowing 82.4 points. Their recent form included a loss to the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (62-76) and a narrow defeat against the South Alabama Jaguars (92-96), highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.

The Wildcats had a notable advantage playing at home, where they boasted a 5-2 record, compared to the Warhawks' dismal 0-4 away record. This home-court advantage was evident as Kansas State capitalized on their familiar surroundings to secure the win.

In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide details on past encounters between these two teams, but Kansas State's current form suggested they would be favored in this matchup. The betting market reflected this sentiment, with DraftKings listing Kansas State as a 32.5-point favorite, indicating a strong expectation for their performance.

Injury updates were not provided in the block, so both teams appeared to field their regular rosters. The conditions in Bramlage Coliseum were likely favorable for a high-scoring game, contributing to the offensive output witnessed.

The game itself featured several key scoring plays, particularly in the second half, where Kansas State maintained their lead. Notable moments included Elias Rapieque making a layup to bring UL Monroe within striking distance at 78-87, followed by Dylan Diaz hitting a three-pointer to narrow the gap to 81-87. However, Kansas State responded effectively, with Nate Johnson draining a 27-foot three-pointer to extend their lead to 90-83, and P.J. Haggerty sealing the victory with a layup that brought the score to 94-85.

Overall, Kansas State's ability to score efficiently and their recent form played a crucial role in their victory over UL Monroe. The Wildcats demonstrated their offensive capabilities, while the Warhawks showed resilience but ultimately fell short in a high-scoring contest.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	KSU -32.5	169.5 o -105 / u -115	UL Monroe Warhawks — · Kansas State Wildcats —

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Leaders

PointsP.J. Haggerty24Kansas State Wildcats
AssistsElias Rapieque6Kansas State Wildcats
ReboundsP.J. Haggerty8Kansas State Wildcats
PointsKrystian Lewis25UL Monroe Warhawks
AssistsDylan Diaz4UL Monroe Warhawks
ReboundsLavell Brodnex8UL Monroe Warhawks

Recent form

Kansas State Wildcats

Last 10: 6-4Streak W386.5 scored · 78.9 allowed per game5-2 at home

W106-76vs South Dakota CoyotesDec 20
W83-76at Creighton BluejaysDec 13
W108-49vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsDec 9
L67-78vs Seton Hall PiratesDec 6
L66-82vs Bowling Green FalconsDec 2
L69-86at Indiana HoosiersNov 26
L85-86at Nebraska CornhuskersNov 22
W98-77vs Mississippi State BulldogsNov 21
W84-83vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneNov 18
W99-96vs California Golden BearsNov 14

UL Monroe Warhawks

Last 10: 2-8Streak L371.6 scored · 82.4 allowed per game0-4 away

L62-76vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsDec 20
L92-96vs South Alabama JaguarsDec 18
L79-104at Miami HurricanesDec 13
W79-69vs Arkansas Baptist BuffaloesDec 9
L76-96at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksDec 7
W66-52vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsDec 4
L55-97at East Tennessee State BuccaneersNov 23
L80-83vs Morehead State EaglesNov 23
L66-79vs Lamar CardinalsNov 18
L61-72at Houston Christian HuskiesNov 14

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Troy	22-12	-	12-6
South Alabama	21-12	1	11-7
Arkansas State	20-12	1	11-7
Texas State	19-13	1	11-7
Marshall	19-13	1	11-7
Coastal Carolina	19-13	1	11-7
App State	19-13	1	11-7
James Madison	18-15	3	9-9
Southern Miss	19-16	3	9-9
Georgia Southern	21-16	4	8-10
Old Dominion	12-21	5	7-11
Louisiana	11-22	5	7-11
Georgia State	10-22	5	7-11
UL Monroe	4-28	11	1-17
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	UL Monroe Warhawks	Kansas State Wildcats
Field goals	27-55	33-70
Field goal %	49	47
Three-pointers	7-18	10-35
Three-point %	39	29
Free throws	24-34	18-24
Free throw %	71	75
Rebounds	30	43
Offensive rebounds	7	15
Defensive rebounds	23	28
Assists	15	25
Steals	10	8
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	15	13
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	15
Fast-break points	11	16
Points in the paint	32	44
Fouls	20	23
Largest lead	6	20
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	27	68

How the scoring went

2nd Half46-65P.J. Haggerty makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-65Alex Molofeev makes 23-foot three point jumper (Krystian Lewis assists)
2nd Half49-67P.J. Haggerty makes driving layup
2nd Half49-69Andrej Kostic makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half51-69Ayomide Bamisile makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half53-69MJ Russell makes 0-foot dunk (Ayomide Bamisile assists)
2nd Half54-69Krystian Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-69Krystian Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-69Krystian Lewis makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half57-69Krystian Lewis makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half59-69MJ Russell makes driving layup (Dylan Diaz assists)
2nd Half60-69MJ Russell makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half60-70Khamari McGriff makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-70Krystian Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-70Krystian Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-71P.J. Haggerty makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-72P.J. Haggerty makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-72Krystian Lewis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dylan Diaz assists)
2nd Half65-75Nate Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (David Castillo assists)
2nd Half67-75Krystian Lewis makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half69-75Dylan Diaz makes driving layup (Renars Sondors assists)
2nd Half71-75MJ Russell makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half71-77P.J. Haggerty makes driving layup (Abdi Bashir Jr. assists)
2nd Half71-78P.J. Haggerty makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half71-80David Castillo makes driving layup (Abdi Bashir Jr. assists)
2nd Half74-80MJ Russell makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half74-82P.J. Haggerty makes 11-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half74-83P.J. Haggerty makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half75-83MJ Russell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-83MJ Russell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-85Elias Rapieque makes layup (Nate Johnson assists)
2nd Half78-85Krystian Lewis makes driving layup
2nd Half78-87Elias Rapieque makes layup (David Castillo assists)
2nd Half81-87Dylan Diaz makes 24-foot three point jumper (Lavell Brodnex assists)
2nd Half83-87Lavell Brodnex makes driving layup
2nd Half83-90Nate Johnson makes 27-foot three pointer
2nd Half83-92David Castillo makes layup (P.J. Haggerty assists)
2nd Half84-92Renars Sondors makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-92Lavell Brodnex makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-94P.J. Haggerty makes layup (Khamari McGriff assists)